5 from 2 votes
Grilled Shrimp Pesto Pasta
Grilled Shrimp Pesto Pasta is a quick and easy dinner full of Mediterranean flavor.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
398 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomato
- 1/4 cup pesto divided
- kosher salt fresh ground, to taste
- black pepper fresh ground, to taste
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 3/4 pound angel hair pasta
- water reserved pasta water
- 1/3 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives
- basil chopped, for garnish
- parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine the shrimp, tomatoes, 1 tablespoon of pesto, salt and pepper. Stir together until coated and set aside for 10-15 minutes while you prep the remaining ingredients.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Thread the shrimp and tomatoes onto skewers.
- While the grill is preheating cook the pasta. Reserve a 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining the rest. Add the pasta back into the pan.
- When the grill is preheated oil the grill grates then place the skewers on them and close the lid. Grill for 2 minutes then flip them over and grill another 2 minutes or until they're pink and opaque.
- Add the grilled shrimp and tomatoes to the pasta along with the remaining pesto, feta and olives. Toss everything together with tongs and add pasta water as needed to loosen up the sauce. Taste for seasoning, garnish with chopped basil or parsley and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
398kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
(53%)
Cholesterol
254mg
(85%)
Sodium
1337mg
(56%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 398
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 398kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Cholesterol | 254mg | 85% |
| Sodium | 1337mg | 56% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.